Any offer of employment with the BBC will be conditional upon you having the right to work in Kenya.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
As a Tax Manager based in Nairobi, you will lead tax operations for Africa and the Middle East, ensuring compliance with international tax rules and local regulations. Your responsibilities include overseeing outsourced tax compliance, managing transfer pricing processes, coordinating Country-by-Country reporting, supporting audits, and tax provisions under IFRS and local GAAP. You’ll monitor legislative changes, advise on OECD Pillar Two compliance, and collaborate with finance, legal, and operational teams. This role demands strong technical expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders effectively
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
At the BBC, you will be part of a globally respected organisation renowned for delivering trusted news and content worldwide. Joining us means working within a dynamic, international environment where your expertise will help shape operations across Africa and the Middle East. We offer opportunities to collaborate with multiple stakeholders, address complex international tax challenges, and contribute to projects that make a tangible impact. You will benefit from professional development, exposure to global tax frameworks, and the chance to influence strategic decisions within a world-class public service broadcaster.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:
- Evaluate BBC News Division’s operations in Africa and the Middle East using knowledge of international tax rules.
- Oversee outsourced tax compliance for direct, indirect, and payroll taxes.
- Coordinate the CbC reporting for the African and Middle East region
- Oversee operational transfer pricing by evaluating calculations and coordination with local accounting teams for ledger postings.
- Support regional tax audits, including investigating and reviewing responses to notices and enquiries from taxing authorities.
- Review regional uncertain tax positions and document findings.
- Collaborate effectively with several functions including finance, legal, operations, business development and bureau teams.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
- A qualified chartered accountant or a chartered tax advisor (CA/CPA/ACA/ACCA/CTA/ADIT or equivalent).
- Significant years of relevant corporate and international tax experience in a multinational or a large tax practice.
- Good knowledge of IFRS tax accounting principles.
- Good understanding of transfer pricing principles and experience with implementation of intercompany transactions and agreements.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.
ob Requisition ID: 35286
Job Closing Date: 17/01/2026
Nairobi, KEN, 0 0100
JOB DETAILS
JOB BAND: E
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Full-time
DEPARTMENT: BBC News
LOCATION: Nairobi, Kenya
